I haven’t been working out very much lately. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll totally complain about my muffin top, but I haven’t been doing too much about it. Despite that sad fact, I lived in activewear and what I call “bum around” clothes all the time. I’d like to say that I just wear it during the summer and on weekends, but as soon as I get home from work, bring on that athleisure!

To be fair, John has been running with me when I’m willing to go, and I’ve at least been trying to walk when I don’t feel like running. And today I’m starting a workout program with one of my friends from work – so hopefully I’ll start to see some results from that!

But whether you’re a hardcore workout woman or just love living in athleisure (I hear you!), here are some of my favorite activewear tops from the summer that are great for the gym, an outdoor workout, or just a trip to Target.

Over the summer I picked up this CALIA tank top when I found it on a sale rack, and it has already survived some very sweaty North Carolina summer runs. Since I feel like I’m dying when I’m running, anything that’s rubbing or hanging the wrong way bothers me. I felt cool in this top and everything was hanging the right way. I love the bright yellow that was different than most of the other workout tops I have in my closet, and this one didn’t feel heavy when it got sweaty. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

This tank is also currently on sale for $18 (which is part of the reason why I bought it, of course!). It comes in yellow/white, blue/white, and a purple/black.

When I love something, I like to buy it in every color. I mean, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? I’m definitely in love with this Adidas tank, which is another one that I found on the sale rack for only $18! It’s so light and breezy that it feels like you’re not wearing anything at all! I have this one in the blue, gray, and the “red” (which to me is more of a darker pink). I’m also wearing a medium in this tank.

I’m not sure if I’m making that face because I was actually trying to push this or because those things were REALLY stinky.

Y’all, I’m obsessed with these Reebok tank tops and have them in at least ten colors. I don’t usually run in these just because I like wearing the moisture-wicking tops for that, but I wore these all the time when I was doing Crossfit (you don’t have to worry about people being able to see down your shirt), and they’re usually the tops I choose when I’m out playing pickleball with my family or John. {And if you don’t know what pickleball is, my dad would be more than delighted to recruit you and explain everything there possibly is to know about it!} They’re also perfect casual tanks for lounging or running errands. I also frequently wear mine with workout leggings when I’m traveling because they’re easy to layer. And a lot of the ones online are currently as low as $5!

Now they also come in tie dye colors! So fun! I also wear mediums in these tanks because I prefer the looser fit.

And finally, one of my latest finds is more for hanging out, lying around, or running errands. This adidas tank comes in 10 different colors and is currently BOGO 50%! I’m wearing a small in this one (and I wish I could wear this to work because it’s so comfortable).

Are you like me and a sucker for activewear? If you actually wear it for working out, what are your favorite workouts?

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